For this project, Joe is bringing in 3 models who are pretending to be part of a band that is shooting a group portrait

Looking at background, lighting, and thinking about the type of setup

Check camera settings and make sure that it is ready to shoot your new location

Setting up the beauty dish on location and maintaining access to electricity

Adjusting boom arms, choosing reflective surfaces

Bringing in the models to start snapping a few photos

Bouncing light sources off the floor and adding a backlight to the shot

Adjusting the light to give the shoot a different feel

Changing wardrobe, changing the light are some of the adjustments being made while the shoot is in progress

The versatility of the c-stand allows photographers to tailor the light hitting each their subjects

Experimenting with a Kino Flo light and a long throw reflector on the set

An outdoor shoot in New Mexico will bring a whole new set of ideas to execute and challenges to overcome

Joe goes through all of the gear he has brought out to this new location

The Octa light source a beautiful but temperamental light source. Make sure you have plenty of battery power

Adding background elements for depth and positioning a fill light

Rushing against time to get the right light for the setup

Joe walks through his thinking process as he decides how he wants to shoot inside a saloon

There is a give and go with the light sources in any photo shoot

This type of light is great for creating dramatic portraits

Creating moody jailhouse portraits

Using a baffle, or silk, to soften harsh light